Scott & Clare

Scott and Clare Loughrige are Co-Founding Lead Pastors of Crossroads Church. With a vision of starting a dynamic life-filled church, Scott and Clare were sent from a pastoral team in Downriver Detroit and came to live in the Marshall area in 1992. They are deeply committed to building a community where spiritual transformation is the norm and from a place of transformation-- take action in the world. They serve in local and worldwide missions devoted to social justice issues and find no sacred secular split. They believe that social change emerges from a place of deep connectedness with Christ and a community of faith."We have chosen to stay at Crossroads all these years and live into a longterm commitment to a local church. We have enjoyed watching this church continue to transform into the image of Christ and feel deeply grateful to have served this community in that process. Crossroads has been and continues to be a community that is transforming for the sake of the world Jesus loves. Everyday this community challenges us to grow in faith, hope and love. We love our church!" In addition to their commitment to ministry in their own community, they speak at conferences, seminars, and retreats and have a deep commitment to strengthen the souls of Pastors and ministry leaders and the churches they serve. "Our friend who is a psychologist for pastors in crisis said "Do you know what a miracle it is that after these many years in ministry you still love God, the Church and each other?!" We realize it is a miracle and a grace but it has not been without intentional effort. We have given our lives to train and continue to form as Christ's ministers. We have not wanted to give a message that we couldn't experience ourselves. As the pastors of this communnity, the parents of wonderfully developed adult children and growing grandchildren we have HOPE for pastors and leaders and whatever they may be facing". Scott and Clare offer trainings and resources to help you form in the image of Christ as you "navigate the journey home". http://www.ccmonline.org/pastoral-leadership-missions

Advent & the Enneagram “Loyal” Presence

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Lectionary Reading from the Blue Book =) Mark 13:1-13, 24-37 & Psalm 85 Love and loyalty    will come together;    goodness and peace    will unite.Loyalty will sprout    from the ground;    justice will look down    from the sky above. Psalm 85:10-11 Have you ever seen love without loyalty or vice-versa? Nope, me either. When “love and loyalty come together, goodness and peace will unite,” you can count on …

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Advent & the Enneagram “Giving” Presence

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Lectionary Reading from the Blue Book =) Isaiah 62 full chapter For My peoples sake I will not keep silent,    and for my beloved children sake I will not rest,until her vindication shines out like the dawn,    and her salvation like a burning torch. Isaiah 62:1 How have you experienced God’s never-give up, never-rest love? When has someone embodied …

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Advent Dec. 2, 2020 Peaceful Presence & the Enneagram

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Full Lectionary Reading from the Blue Book =) Matthew 3:1-12, Psalm 138 Psalm 138: 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble,    you preserve me against the wrath of my enemies;you stretch out your hand,    and your right hand delivers me.8 The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;    your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Hi Friends, What are you like …

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